Alcorn County News

Mississippi wildlife officials remind hunters to review season rules and prepare for opening day. Resources are available online.

From July to September, biologists in Mississippi capture, band, and release resident wood ducks to monitor their populations and movements.

The Northeast Tigers community gathers tonight at Tiger Stadium for a season kickoff event featuring athlete introductions, band performances, and a football scrimmage.

Laurie Kesler, director of NEMCC’s Adult Education program, shares her passion for helping students achieve new opportunities and transform their lives. Her dedication spans 26 years in education.

A brief cooldown is expected tomorrow, but heat advisories remain in effect in parts of the Delta Region and North Mississippi. Temperatures will rise again Wednesday.

Temperatures in the Mid-South are expected to be slightly lower today, with a heat advisory in effect for parts of the Delta and northern Mississippi. The heat is forecasted to return Wednesday.

A slight risk for severe storms is expected late Wednesday afternoon into the night, with damaging winds as the main threat, according to weather officials.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks promotes ‘bow range burning,’ a targeted controlled burn method that quickly attracts deer and turkeys.

The Mississippi Office of the State Auditor announced several efforts this summer, including fraud convictions, financial audits, and new initiatives to identify waste.

The college has launched a Flickr album featuring campus events and daily moments. Students and staff can browse and download their favorite images.